In Singing, There Are No Shortcuts
Have you ever seen those sketchy-looking Internet ads that pop up on those less-than-reputable websites? The ones that entice you with...
The Mixology of a Good Performance
Have you ever sat there in the audience, listening to a singer who maybe *sounds* good enough, but whose stage presence is just… awkward?...
The Ten Commandments of Rising Stars Week!
Summer is our favorite season here at Rising Stars - it means our camps and theater intensives are just around the corner! This year,...
Why the Arts Matter
It’s no secret that it’s hard being an artist. What we do requires study, practice, discipline, self-sacrifice, emotional engagement -...
The Ten Commandments of Choral Singing
When it comes to choral singing, I've found that there are two types of singers out there: those that love it, and those that hate it...
Fit As a Fiddle: On the Importance of Exercise, Part II
In my last post, I discussed the importance of physical fitness and regular exercise, and how this benefits us not only as human beings,...
Fit As a Fiddle: On the Importance of Exercise, Part I
As performers, we're always trying to stay healthy. We've all experienced the onset of paranoia the moment we discover that there are...
Upcoming: Musical Theater Class!
If you've ever landed a role in a production before, you know the thrill that comes with the cast list announcements, and the excitement...
Vocal Myths Dispelled, Part III: "Support Fixes Everything!"
In our last vocal myths post, we discussed the role of the diaphragm in breathing. We learned that the diaphragm is involved in every...
On the Importance of Lesson Policies
This week's post is a bit different from the type I normally write. It does not contain the usual performing or singing advice. It does...
